DeepSummary
In this episode, Megan Ashley shares her personal journey of trying to please God rather than seeking approval from others. She reflects on how insecurities stemming from being an only child made her care too much about what people thought of her. However, she now realizes that this is an attempt to find identity and belonging outside of Christ.
Megan discusses how a recent situation prompted her to seek God's perspective instead of being consumed by hurt feelings or the fear of not being liked. She finds peace in scriptures like Galatians 1:10, which remind her that as a servant of Christ, she should aim to please God above all else.
Megan encourages listeners to focus on becoming who God has called them to be, rather than trying to reconnect with past versions of themselves. She emphasizes the importance of having an intimate relationship with God and allowing Him to perfect His love in us, so that our lives can be a true reflection of Christ's character.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Megan Ashley shares her personal struggle with seeking validation from others and caring too much about their opinions.
- She emphasizes the importance of finding our identity in Christ and pleasing God rather than people.
- Megan encourages listeners to cultivate an intimate relationship with God and allow Him to perfect His love in them.
- She reminds us that as believers, our priority should be to reflect Christ's character and be His image-bearers.
- Megan cautions against trying to reconnect with past versions of ourselves that don't align with God's design for our lives.
- She highlights the peace found in trusting that God's work in our lives cannot be undone by others' opinions or actions.
- Megan stresses the importance of using her platform to glorify God and point people towards Him, rather than seeking attention for herself.
- She shares her journey of maturing in her faith and learning to care more about how she represents Christ than seeking others' approval.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I am tired. I'm tired of the feelings that are associated with caring so much about what other people think of me and not caring enough about what God thinks of me.“ by Megan Ashley
- “I am God, henceforth I am he. There is none who can deliver from my hand. I work and who can turn it back.“ by Isaiah
- “I care now because I want you to see Christ in me. So, not that I care about your opinions of me, but I care how I carry myself. I'm mindful how I carry myself because I want how I'm perceived. I want people to see Christ when they see me.“ by Megan Ashley
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Episode Information
In Totality with Megan Ashley
Megan Ashley
1/30/24
Join me, Megan Ashley, as we navigate through spiritual exploration in our latest conversation about finding our true identity and standing firm in our faith. I open up about my own battles and the importance of seeking approval from God rather than from people.
In this solo episode, we tackle the difficult emotions that come with the fear of negative perception and the struggle to prioritize God's opinion over that of others. Hear about the enlightening shift from caring about what others think for the sake of acceptance to living as a true representative of Christ's love and teachings. I share insights into the journey of maturing in faith, learning to accept that not being liked by everyone is a normal part of life, and the liberation that comes with this understanding.
Other topics you will hear:
-Insecurities
-Perception
-Maturity
-Validation
-Gratitude
-Encouragement
-Intimacy
-Authentic Living
-Spiritual Growth
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